Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 24 with John Novacek, and a Fringe series featuring PROJECT Trio and Duo
Baldo, Italian musical comedy. www.festivalmozaic.com; 805-781-3009
Ventura Music Festival, Ventura (July 15 - 17 and July 22 - 24) Now in its 22nd year, the VMF presents
two weekends of top-ranked classical and contemporary performers. For 2016, the contemporary
centerpiece is "Sergio Mendes: a celebration of 50 years of Brasil 66." In other concerts, international
Cabaret star Ute Lemper presents her singular interpretations of Weill, Brecht and Piaf; piano duo
sensations Anderson & Roe demonstrate why they have critics and audiences alike raving; and piano
virtuoso Vadym Kholodenko shows why he captured the Gold in the last Cliburn International. All this
plus Composers & the Movies, Tea & Trumpets and more... great music in a beautiful coastal beach
town. Nuvi Mehta, artistic director. www.venturamusicfestival.org; 805-648-3146
Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley (July 22 - Aug 7) Now in its third year under the artistic
leadership of internationally recognized conductor Michael Morgan, the Bear Valley Music Festival has
put the area of Bear Valley on the map as a scenic summer destination, drawing an audience of
thousands. The 40-mile stretch of Highway 4 from Angels Camp to Lake Alpine is home to an impressive
number of wineries, lakes with kayaking and fishing, hiking trails and campsites. Highlights of this year's
festival include two tributes to Journey and The Beatles and a performance by world-famous jazz
violinist Mads Tolling. The festival presents the T Sisters once again with their unique blend of folk,
bluegrass, R&B and soul. The classical lineup includes Beethovens Fifth and Chopin's haunting second
piano concerto with soloist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner. Other renowned artists are cellist Emil Miland,
violinist Dawn Harms and the Del Sol String Quartet. There's even a sampling of opera this year with
guest conductor Paul Mauffray. www.bearvalleymusic.org; 209-813-0554
Music in the Vineyards, Napa Valley (July 29 - Aug 21) Music in the Vineyards is a nationally acclaimed
chamber music festival showcasing artists-in-residence from around the world. Now in its 22nd Season,
the 2016 summer festival features both new and classic repertoire in intimate winery venues where
audiences can experience chamber music at it was intended. Artistic directors Michael & Daria Adams
blend a refreshing mix of world-class talent that like wine, betters over time. Enjoy complimentary wine
tastings at intermission, mingle with musicians, and savor the vineyard views.
www.musicinthevineyards.org; 707-258-5559